Posted by Cairo on January 1, 2006, at 16:32:01
In reply to Provigil as mood enhancer?, posted by blueberry on December 31, 2005, at 17:41:06
Partially responsive to Lexapro for social anxiety/dysthymia, Provigil augmented the pro-social effect as well as mood a bit in my teen daughter. But raising the dose too much increased anxiety. I felt the Provigil increased desire to socialize, but not confidence.
We've switched to Zoloft from Lexapro due to noticeable cognitive effects from Lexapro, but she's on low dose Seroquel for augmentation now, rather than Provigil.
It's my gut feeling that in persons who have a "sluggish" HPA axis, stimulation with Provigil or psychostimulants may brighten mood, but there are some that need to be careful of too much stimulation.
Cairo
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